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We stand in solidarity with the people of Nigeria demanding justice, accountability, and an end to police brutality and government abuse of power.

At a time when women’s rights are at risk and conflict continues to rise among other worldwide crises, women leaders are a necessity. Around the world, women leaders have proven crucial to efforts combatting coronavirus and in movements towards equity but especially, we need women who advocate for...

Today represents a huge step forward for women’s rights and power. While women in the U.S. have yet to break that highest glass ceiling, Kamala Harris’s inauguration as the first woman Vice President of the United States represents another barrier broken for women’s leadership.

Welcome to the Women for Women International Book Club! This month we’re reading The Girl with the Louding Voice: A Novel by Abi Daré. Daré’s debut novel follows the story of Adunni, a fourteen-year-old girl growing up in rural Nigeria who longs to continue her education when her father decides to...

2020 has been a year of crisis – but the COVID-19 pandemic has also provided countless examples of how difficult times can bring out the best in us. During this time of social isolation, we’ve seen a resurgence of kindness and community spirit, as people step up to help those around them.

Buki Onyishi, Country Director of Women for Women International - Nigeria, speaks out on the pandemic that is plaguing her country: sexual violence

On International Men's Day, the Magama community offers an inspiring example of what can be achieved when male allies support women's rights and gender justice

Looking back on this year stirs complex feelings for me. During a year we were supposed to celebrate and advance women’s rights and power, we instead witnessed women put at risk as the majority at the frontlines of healthcare, losing jobs at higher rates than men, forced into lockdown with abusers —...

Welcome to the Women for Women International Book Club! This month we’re reading On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist by Clarissa Ward. CNN Chief International Correspondent, award-winning journalist, and Women for Women International Ambassador Clarissa Ward pens the story of her life in...

As we near the end of a difficult year, we still find time to express gratitude and celebrate with one another, even from afar. It’s a lesson we’ve learned from women in our global community, after all!

This year has challenged us and put what’s most important into perspective. Give the gifts that can transform lives while celebrating you and your loved ones. Here’s a list of amazing gifts to choose from that will donate a portion of their sales to our work and help us create a ripple effect that...

As we near the end of a year that shook the world, Women for Women International thanks you for your steadfast support.

The holidays are upon us, and if you're still stumped on what to get the bookworms on your list, take some inspiration from the Women for Women International Book Club. Each book is a celebration of women’s courage and power, and a way to stay connected during cold holidays apart.

Reflections From the Team Behind the 'Sing Your Heart Out' Project Inspired by song and fueled by the power of connection Before the Coronavirus pandemic forced us to socially distance and stay indoors, a group of our dedicated supporters travelled to our visit our program in Rwanda. In...

Who makes up our global community? Today, we put the spotlight on Liliana Soroceanu, a longtime activist and supporter in the U.S. As a member of our Solidarity Network, Liliana is a community leader who hosted an event to bring awareness to our mission and demonstrate the power of women coming...

Welcome to the Women for Women International Book Club! This month we’re reading Half the Sky: How to Change the World by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Published in 2009, Half the Sky made many “best books" lists, became a national bestseller, and brought widespread attention to the issues...

Considered to be the world’s youngest nation to be widely recognized, South Sudan’s independence was recently gained in 2011 from Sudan. The road to sovereignty is marked with violence, with a 22-year civil war that led to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement on January 9, 2005.

Among the many threats and injustices women endure in war and conflict, human trafficking is one of the most devastating. A form of modern slavery, women captured in conflict also face sexual and gender-based violence. It’s a danger threatening women living in the communities we serve. Some...

Saratu and her husband were left struggling to rebuild their lives after Boko Haram extremists burned down their home and destroyed their livelihoods – a traumatic experience which she shared with us early last year. Since joining our program in November 2019, Saratu’s life has drastically changed...

Under strenuous and uncertain circumstances, communication becomes a lifeline. It’s the way that women rebuilding after war connect with others to unite and change our world. Connecting with sponsors, neighbors, and leaders in her community can break open a woman’s understanding of her role in the...